ecology

Details the geological features of boreal forest biomes and spotlights the types of creatures that live in these regions. Discusses how the biome and the creatures within it change throughout each of the four seasons and provides tips on protecting them from human interference. Includes color photographs and a glossary.

Color photographs and simple text introduce the food chains of the Arctic biome.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide descriptions of eighty wetland plants, discussing the lifestyle of each plant, with a focus on its role in the wildlife community it inhabits.

Discusses environmental issues and provides a handbook of the ecology movement.

A group of children put together a giant jigsaw puzzle to demonstrate knowledge of the elements that make up our environment.

Text and color photos take a look at the formation, vegetation, wildlife, sea life, and human settlement of several islands around the world, also providing instructions for two experiments that teach about oxygen and icebergs.

A look at a common food chain in the Pacific Ocean, introducing the plankton that starts the chain, the killer whale that sits atop the chain, and various animals in between.

A young boy finds a salamander and thinks of the many things he can do to make a perfect home for it.

The importance of water to all living things is discussed. Water treatment and the water cycle are described. Activities are included.

Few sciences have been as much in the news as this one, which is concerned with the health of our planet.